The Board

Driving the creation of a workforce that is responsive to the health and well-being needs of New Zealanders.

The Dietitians Board is one of 16 Regulatory Authorities established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act) The Act provides frameworks for the regulation of various health professions, the principle purpose of the act being to protect the health and safety of members of the public. Board members are appointed by, and are responsible to, the Minister of Health.